Derivita’s Blueprint for Modern Math Learning

Interviewing Devlin Daley, Co-Founder and CEO of Derivita

I had the pleasure of interviewing Devlin Daley, co-founder and CEO of Derivita, on my podcast. Derivita is an innovative edtech company that aims to revolutionize math education through its intelligent learning platform. As a former math teacher and edtech enthusiast, I was excited to discuss with Devlin his vision for improving math instruction and outcomes.

Founding Derivita to Address Gaps in Math Education

Derivita was founded by Devlin, who was motivated by his own experience of seeing college students struggle through remedial math courses. He identified a significant gap between secondary and postsecondary math preparation, often leaving students unprepared for college-level algebra and calculus. This challenge inspired Devlin to explore new ways of leveraging technology to improve math teaching and learning.

Derivita’s Innovative Approach to Math Learning

Derivita’s platform offers the remarkable feature of asking open-ended math questions and giving personalized feedback to students. Devlin believes that this approach allows for genuine math learning by moving beyond memorization and multiple-choice questions. Derivita’s vast item banks, aligned with standards, enable teachers to tailor assignments…